~ Theology that is Approachable, Enjoyable, and Relevant

A River Runs through it…Porvoo edition

As you walk through Porvoo, you realize a few things. First, the town is absolutely beautiful, regardless of the weather.

Second, you can’t help but come to the river. It’s unavoidable – everything comes together at the river and with good reasons. Historically rivers have been the life of towns. This is certainly true of Porvoo.

While the town changes, the bridges change, the people change and even some of the housing changes, the constant is the river.

Water is essential for life. This is certainly true for people and other living creatures, but I would argue that water is also essential for cultural life as well. It’s a gathering point and it has a leveling effect.

On top of that, it adds an unbelievable artist element too.

Doesn’t that just look like a post card? Imagine that picture without the water? It’s just not the same and not as beautiful, is it?

When we crossed the river, we found something else – our connection to nature.

Kids and trees – a match made in heaven. Boy, if this tree could talk, I can only imagine the stories it would be able to tell.

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I believe that God, church, and theology are approachable, enjoyable, and relevant for everyone. I write about this a lot because people need to hear it. So many people feel lost, hopeless, alone, and are searching for identity and meaning.
I'm an ELCA Pastor (Lutheran) who has a background in politics, business, and the non-profit worlds. I take churchy theological ideas and words and communicate them in everyday language that people can understand, in ways that relate, and show that God, church, and theology matter a great deal. Oh, and it doesn't have to be boring either - mostly because it's the best news ever!